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<p>When we were growing up, gelatin was formed into blue and red stars, wobbled in our shaking hands and stained our palms with its food-color-ly goodness. It never occurred to us to do much else with it. Because it&rsquo;s (basically) food and &mdash; as any mother will instruct you, ours included, prompted or not &mdash; food is not to be played with. Unless you are<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/62986960@N05/6120681996/in/set-72157626745911160/"> this guy</a>. In which case, we&rsquo;d encourage it:</p>
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<h3><strong><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.ushockeymagazine.com/sites/default/files/images/heros1-George-Nagobads.jpg" alt="George Nagobads" title="George Nagobads" class="image image-_original " width="180" height="228" /><span class="caption" style="width: 178px;">George Nagobads</span></span></strong>Timeless Wonder Still Puts Safety First</h3>
<p>Accomplished. Dedicated. Selfless. Ageless. All are words that describe a prominent figure in the world of ice hockey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
<p>George Nagobads knew he wanted to become a doctor in high school. Following in his uncle&rsquo;s footsteps, Nagobads had the nurturing personality that would allow him to become one of hockey&rsquo;s most renowned physicians.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I liked very much what [my uncle] did and I kind of felt that I would like to help sick people,&rdquo; says the native of Riga, Latvia. &ldquo;If I could help them, that would be nice.&rdquo;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Earning his medical degree from Black Forest University in Tubingen, Germany, Nagobads pursued his hope of becoming a surgeon, but was pulled a different direction when he took a position at the University of Minnesota&rsquo;s Medical Center.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />&ldquo;I was led into athletic medicine,&rdquo; Nagobads says. &ldquo;In 1958 I became team physician of the University of Minnesota Gophers hockey team. I enjoyed very much caring about the athletes and especially the hockey players and taking care of their injuries.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Nagobads remained the University of Minnesota&rsquo;s team physician, where he specialized in knee and shoulder injuries, until he retired in 1992. During his tenure in Minnesota, Nagobads and then head coach Herb Brooks were a part of three NCAA Championship teams.</p>
<p>Nagobads also saw great success at the national and Olympic levels, serving as team physician for 30 Olympic, National and Junior National teams from 1967 to 1990, including the 1980 Miracle on Ice team alongside Coach Brooks.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The 1980 Olympic Games when we got the gold medal, that was something that was very, very special and very big,&rdquo; he remembers. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s nothing that can compare to that.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Hollywood even took interest in the Miracle on Ice and captured the dynamic nature of Nagobads in the 2004 movie &ldquo;Miracle.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Nagobads now resides in Edina, Minn., and remains a key contributor as part of the IIHF Medical Committee and USA Hockey&rsquo;s Safety and Protective Equipment Committee.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I just got, [in July], an assignment for medication and doping control for the U-18 National Championships in Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn.,&rdquo; Nagobads says. &ldquo;They keep me busy all the time with tournaments.&rdquo;</p>
<p>No matter what is thrown at him, his colleagues and friends have yet to witness Nagobads slow down, even at age 86.</p>
<p>&ldquo;He is ageless,&rdquo; says Art Berglund, USA Hockey&rsquo;s international department consultant and long-time friend. &ldquo;And damn dependable.&rdquo;</p>
<h3>Pizza King Keeps His Hands In Hockey Pie</h3>
<h3><strong><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.ushockeymagazine.com/sites/default/files/images/heros2_-Mike-Ilitch.jpg" alt="Mike Ilitch" title="Mike Ilitch" class="image image-_original " width="180" height="181" /><span class="caption" style="width: 178px;">Mike Ilitch</span></span></strong></h3>
<p>Long before Detroit earned the nickname of &ldquo;Hockeytown,&rdquo; Mike Ilitch was making his name and fortune in the pizza business.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
<p>These days, the Little Caesars name is as well known for its Peewee hockey as it is with pepperoni pizza.</p>
<p>Ilitch has been sponsoring youth hockey teams since 1968, long before he purchased the Detroit Red Wings from the Norris family for $8 million in 1982. Ten years later, he added the Detroit Tigers to his sports empire.</p>
<p>In both cases Ilitch turned around proud but struggling franchises through savvy business and marketing plans, clever drafting and free agent acquisitions. The Red Wings have won four Stanley Cup championships (1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008) while the Tigers returned to the World Series in 2006.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />The later success is near and dear to Ilitch&rsquo;s heart. He was a shortstop in the Tigers&rsquo; organization, but when his call to the majors never came, he decided to try his hand in the restaurant business.</p>
<p>In 1959, he and his wife Marian had saved $10,000 and borrowed $15,000 more to get their idea off the ground. Today, Little Caesar&rsquo;s is the world&rsquo;s foremost take-out pizza chain, known across the United States and Canada.</p>
<p>Success has followed Ilitch both in business and in sports. His Little Caesar teams have an extraordinary tradition of winning, having captured numerous USA Hockey National Championship titles over its 30-year history, while boasting 27 alumni who are or have played in the NHL. Hundreds more have gone on to play college hockey.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />In June 2003, the 74-year old Ilitch was selected to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder. </p>
<p>&ldquo;By far, this is the biggest moment of my professional life,&rdquo; Ilitch said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been an absolute labor of love.&rdquo;</p>
<h3><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.ushockeymagazine.com/sites/default/files/images/heros3_Colleen-Coyne.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-_original " width="180" height="250" /></span>WHERE ARE THEY NOW?</h3>
<p><strong>Colleen Coyne</strong><br /><em>1998 U.S. Women&rsquo;s Olympic Team</em></p>
<p>An All-American in both lacrosse and hockey at the University of New Hampshire, Colleen Coyne was one of the trailblazing women who won gold at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games.</p>
<p>A native of East Falmouth, Mass., Coyne played defense on four U.S. Women&rsquo;s National Teams as well as two U.S. Women&rsquo;s Select Teams.</p>
<p>At the Nagano Games, Coyne played in all six games and finished with an impressive plus-7 rating. She retired from competitive hockey soon afterward.</p>
<p>Coyne lives in Amesbury, Mass., and works as an Internet marketing consultant for a startup software company called HubSpot.</p>
<p>She was recently elected to the USA Hockey executive committee as an athlete representative, and also serves on the board of directors for Celebrities For Charities.</p>
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<p>It&rsquo;s true that what we eat has an impact on who we are, how we feel and our overall health, wellness and day-to-day life. It&rsquo;s also true that who we are, how we feel and our day-to-day life have a significant impact on what we choose to eat. </p>
<p>With that said, what should today&rsquo;s hockey player be eating? Here are some easy answers to a complicated question.</p>
<h2>Breakfast of Champions: Get Your Day Off On The Right Skate</h2>
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<h5>&bull; Natural peanut butter on whole wheat toast with banana slices (no sugar added jelly optional), and a glass of 1% milk
<p>&bull; Whole grain frozen waffle sandwich (add natural almond or peanut butter and banana slices), and a glass of soy milk</p>
<p>&bull; Whole wheat bagel with a slice of cheese (slice of tomato optional) and a glass of milk.</p>
<p>&bull; Scrambled eggs with cheese, two links turkey or vegetarian sausage, 1 cantaloupe wedge and a glass of milk or water.</p>
<p>&bull; Yogurt (try Stoneyfield organic or any brand Greek Yogurt), with blueberries and sunflower seeds or granola mixed in.&nbsp; </p>
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<p>We&rsquo;re all told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is especially true for young athletes. Eating the right foods, first thing, will give you energy for hockey practice, school and a fun, full and busy day. </p>
<p>For many people, breakfast is hard to fit in. Why?<br />&bull; Not enough time<br />&bull; Not hungry<br />&bull; Not sure what to eat</p>
<p>Here are some simple tips for how to eat right, right away.&nbsp; <br />Pick one food from each of these categories:<br /><strong>Fruit:</strong> Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries), bananas, apples, pears, oranges, grapefruit, peaches/plums, kiwi, mangoes, melons (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon)<br /><strong>Protein:</strong> Yogurt, eggs, cheese, natural peanut or almond butter, turkey or vegetarian sausage or bacon<br /><strong>Whole grain:</strong> Whole grain frozen waffle, oatmeal or any cold cereal with at least three grams of fiber, like Kashi Heart to Heart, Raisin Bran or Annie&rsquo;s Bunnies (honey, cinnamon or original), whole grain English muffin or toast, whole wheat bagel<br /><strong>Fluid:</strong> Water, skim or 1% milk, vitamin-enriched soy milk</p>
<p><strong>&bull; Fun tip: </strong>Try combining foods from each group. <br />Make a smoothie for a cool, quick breakfast. (See breakfast ideas </p>
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<h2>Pre-game Meals: What, When And Why To Eat Before A Game Or Practice</h2>
<h4>WHAT</h4>
<p>Pre-game meals are key for improved athletic performance both physically and mentally. Here are some easy options and ideas for how to schedule this important meal for maximum effectiveness.</p>
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<h5>&bull; <a href="http://www.Allrecipes.com">Allrecipes.com<br /></a>&bull; <a href="http://www.DanaFarber.org/nutrition ">DanaFarber.org/nutrition <br /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; (recipe archive)<br />&bull; <a href="http://www.Epicurious.com">Epicurious.com</a><br />&bull; <a href="http://www.Aicr.org">Aicr.org</a> (recipe corner)<br />&bull; <a href="http://www.Cookinglight.com" target="_blank">Cookinglight.com</a> <br />&bull; <a href="http://www.Eatingwell.com" target="_blank">Eatingwell.com</a>
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<p>The pre-game meal should consist of a protein-rich food, whole grains or fruit and fluids (water). Examples include: &frac12; cup trail mix and a piece of fruit or yogurt (6-8 oz). Whole grain bagel or English muffin and top with tomato sauce and cheese), pasta (half whole grain) with tomato sauce (or olive oil/butter) and either cheese, frozen shrimp, chicken, 95 percent lean meat (organic when possible), beans, or Morning Star Farms frozen Meal-Starters vegetarian protein crumbles. Chopped fruit cup topped with yogurt (add granola or sunflower seeds for crunch and more nutrients).</p>
<h4>WHEN</h4>
<p>Eat your pre-game meal one to two hours before the game &ndash; two hours for a more hearty meal choice, one hour for more of a snack or mini-meal sized portion. Be careful not to eat too much; aim for half of the amount you would usually eat at dinner. &ldquo;Practice&rdquo; your pre-game meal before a longer hockey practice so you can figure out how your body digests certain foods and feels during exercise, before you really need to know for the big game.</p>
<h4><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.usahockeymagazine.com/sites/default/files/images/hockey-kid-eating-spahgetti.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-_original " width="225" height="323" /></span>WHY</h4>
<p><strong>Research has shown that having a pre-game meal or snack with protein and whole grains helps promote:</strong><br />&bull; Clear thinking during competition, or being &ldquo;on your mental game&rdquo;<br />&bull; Faster body reaction times<br />&bull; Improved athleticism<br />&bull; Better coordination</p>
<p>Protein and whole grains are the best choices because they are digested more slowly, allowing the energy from the food to last longer. High-sugar foods, including juice or white flour breads, burn off quickly making them poor choices for a pre-game meal.&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll get an energy burst that will then crash when you need it most &ndash; during your game.</p>
<h2>Between Period Nutrition</h2>
<p>Choose small amounts of foods that are primarily easy-to-digest carbohydrates. You want quick energy here that will get into your system with little work.&nbsp; <br />&bull; Bananas, apples, pears or orange slices<br />&bull; 4-8 oz. Gatorade or other sports drink without caffeine<br />&bull; Graham crackers, pretzels or animal crackers</p>
<h2>Post-game Meals: Eating Your Way To Recovery</h2>
<p>Choose a high carbohydrate, easy-to-digest food or fluid right after your game or intense practice. (See Between Period Nutrition ideas.) Drink 8-16 ounces of a sports drink without caffeine to help replace fluids, carbohydrates and electrolytes burnt in muscle during exercise.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Within one to two hours of your game, eat a healthy, hearty meal. Be sure to include foods from all the key categories you learned about for breakfast (carbohydrates &ndash; like pasta, baked white or sweet potato, brown or wild rice, protein &ndash; like fish, white meat chicken or turkey, lean red meat, tofu, edamame, beans, fruits and vegetables; and fluids).&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Foods that are less processed are best because they are naturally anti-inflammatory. After a game or practice you want to help decrease the inflammation, swelling and overall resistance in your body that naturally occurs from intense physical exertion. In general, natural foods that are minimally processed are best and are considered anti-inflammatory. <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Specifically, all fruits, vegetables, nuts, nut butters, whole grains, seeds and beans (hummus, etc.) are anti-inflammatory.</p>
<p>Within this group, things like avocado, pineapple, papaya, pomegranate, melon (cantaloupe, watermelon), ginger, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, ground flax seeds and fish (wild salmon or canned salmon instead of tuna) are the most potent anti-inflammatory foods. </p>
<p>Fried foods, processed meats (hot dogs, bologna), packaged snack foods (chips, etc), red meat, vegetable/soybean oil and corn oil are all pro-inflammatory or more likely to add inflammation in the body. Drinking lots of water is important to help reduce inflammation.</p>
<p><strong><span class="inline inline-none"><img src="http://www.usahockeymagazine.com/sites/default/files/images/hockey-Burger-Looker.jpg" alt="Fast food, eaten on a regular basis, can be very detrimental to young athletes and negatively impact hockey performance." title="Fast food, eaten on a regular basis, can be very detrimental to young athletes and negatively impact hockey performance." class="image image-_original " width="380" height="228" /><span class="caption" style="width: 378px;">Fast food, eaten on a regular basis, can be very detrimental to young athletes and negatively impact hockey performance.</span></span></strong></p>
<h2>Meals On Wheels: What To Eat On The Road</h2>
<p>American culture is full of quick, easy convenience foods. Unfortunately most of these lack the essential nutrients young athletes need, and provide an overabundance of calories and saturated fats causing weight gain, health problems and low energy levels.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s important to note that it&rsquo;s body fat that a child or teen will gain from eating high calorie, nutrient-devoid foods, not the muscle they want.</p>
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<h4>Remember, most of the items you order also include condiments and those pesky side items, like French fries. To find out how your favorite fast food stacks up, <br />go to <a href="http://www.dietfacts.com/fastfood." target="_blank">dietfacts.com/fastfood.</a></h4>
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<p>Fast food, eaten on a regular basis, can be very detrimental to young athletes and negatively impact hockey performance.&nbsp; Fast food contains many ingredients, such as trans-fat and saturated fats and high fructose corn syrup, which promote inflammation in the body. This can lead to more muscle soreness, pain, slower recovery between practices or games, decreased immunity and weight gain (as body fat). </p>
<p>Decreased immunity makes young athletes more susceptible to colds, flu and other infections and ultimately leads to more missed practices and games.&nbsp; <br />Of course, having a fast food meal every once in a while is not a problem. Everything in moderation is still a good way of thinking. </p>
<p>Planning ahead may be the best way to guarantee a healthy meal for an athlete. Putting together a cooler with healthy foods that are ready to go when you pick up your child or teen from practice or a game is very important. In the long run, it&rsquo;s worth the extra effort and time.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />These days many parents struggle with finding time to cook, let alone pack a lunch/dinner for their kids. Once you get a system down of what to buy at the store, and what you want to pack, it gets easier and more efficient over time. <br />Purchasing a new cooler, cool pack lunch box or backpack may also help you organize this task.&nbsp; </p>
<p>If you are traveling for games and are away from home for an extended period of time, look for a local grocery store to stock up on meals and snacks for your athlete.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>For those times you may choose to get fast food or find it&rsquo;s your only option, here are some tips for making the best of it:&nbsp; </strong><br />&bull; Choose water or milk<br />&bull; Get smaller portions<br />&bull; Order grilled vs. &ldquo;crispy&rdquo; chicken or fish<br />&bull; Look for fruits or vegetables offered&nbsp; on the menu<br />&bull; Get salad dressing on the side and use about half of the amount provided <br />&bull; Egg and cheese without meat is a healthier choice<br />&bull; Bagels or English muffin vs. croissant or biscuit </p>
<p>Making healthy meals, on a budget that are quick and easy can be challenging. Over time including healthy food in your everyday diet gets easier and becomes a wonderful habit. You or your athlete may benefit from meeting with a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition for young athletes to help make an individualized eating plan. Making small, healthful changes gradually is truly the recipe for success.</p>
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